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• Re: Locks, reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 00:55:23 EDT
  ...THe key that works in the ignition doesn't work in any of the locks. Is there a different key for the ignition and...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:34:09 -0500
  ...As I was getting my 12 volts from the > black wire to the coil, this caused the wire going to my ignition switch > to...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:00:01 -0600
  ...What > would > be ideal would be if just having the key in the ignition switch > closed > a circuit that was supposed to trigger an...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:52:07 EST
  ...I thought I'd try an ignition switch next. What is a good brand, source, and are there any special tips for a DIY...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:43:20 -0400
  ...The pump not turning on when the ignition is switched on is not always a failure. It is an ignition pulse that operates it...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:51:14 -0500
  ...The starter motor is activated by the button, but not the ignition unless the key is on. Same answer, or different? mcneely ---- Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:57:31 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? If you look at the fuel pump relay circuit you...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon intermittent no start
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:37:06 -0500
  Hi, you can "jump start" a starter to check this one and to eliminate the ignition switch possibility... are you willing to do so...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:14:54 -0800
  ...So, once I pulled over and re-started, I rattled the ignition switch and it did it again. Looks like it's time to...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:21:54 -0700
  ...When I tried the new ignition switch, our "key in ignition/door open" chime went off. It doesn't work with the recently-replaced...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:51:08 -0500
  ...While cranking does the alternator > warning light remain lighted and does the tach needle move? If not check the > ignition switch. It may fail...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:26:58 -0700
  ...From the ignition switch a black "ignition on" wire goes to the dash fuse/relay panel and then leaves again on pin D15. From...
• Re: I have a gas puzzler..
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 11:00:15 -0600
  ...It won't compression start unless RK15AsSW9> the ignition is turned off first and the back on. Why is the question? This RK15AsSW9> had...
• Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 20:23:26 -0500
  ...Locate the socket in the relay/ fuse box that gets power only with the key in the ignition. run a wire from that socket...
• Re: CD Ignition
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 23:03:46 -0800
  Sean Bartnik wrote: > > Hey all, > I was just reading Bob's sermon on capacitive discharge ignition > modules Many years ago, I built one for...
• What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:28:47 -0700
  ...What controls the blinking of the temperature and oil warning lights after you turn on the ignition but before you engage the starter. On...
• Ignition Switch Mystery gets weirder...but thanks for all suggestions!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 13:02:33 -0700
  ...Awhile back I posted about my Ignition Switch Mystery. Thanks to all for replies with possible solutions and info on the Hard Start Kit...
• Re: Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Thu, 31 May 2007 07:28:35 -0400
  ...I gave the coil direct power from > the battery and everything was fine except the ignition wouldn't shut it > off. No problem, remove...
• Re: Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:50:05 -0700
  Have you checked the ignition switch? Are you sure that this is related to rain? While driving, try fiddling with the ignition switch a...
• next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:46:05 -0700
  ...The pump not turning on when the ignition is switched on is not always a failure. It is an ignition pulse that operates it...
• Re: Glove box, Key
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:32:38 -0400
  ...Eric Caron 85 GL Auto > On Sep 29, 2016, at 8:53 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > My ignition key works on...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 May 2010 22:23:13 -0700
  ...Thus, with the ignition and or > headlight switch off or defective the high beams will work while holding > the > lever up. If the ignition...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:30:13 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Hey everyone - > > This last spring I replaced my ignition switch to fix some funky > issues with the door chimes on my...
• Camper Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 16:51:59 -0400
  ...But, I don't really like turning on the ignition for this. I want to make the heater blower accessible without the ignition key...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:24:19 -0700
  The ECU is deeply involved with ignition in 1986 and newer model Vanagons with 2.1 Digifant. The signals from the hall unit go...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:04:40 -0800
  ...Nothing a little banging doesn't cure! (combined with switching on/off the ignition) Blake B. -84Wolfy> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:14...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:51:13 -0700
  Hi Coil terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on' 12volts DC , terminal of course. On a coil system terminal # 1 is connected to...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:24:42 -0800
  ...has nothing to do with the instrument cluster T14 main plug. 'usually' it's the ignition switch. One could/should always have a spare...
• Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:06:59 -0400
  ...It does blink, however, with the ignition on. I seem to remember that it should blink whether or not the ignition is on. In...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 May 2015 20:37:55 -0400
  ...If I am not >mistaken, many if not most modern vehicles use the ignition switch as a >trigger and do not actually route the...
• Ignition lock fail - fix or replace?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:35:47 -0700
  Cunegonde's ignition lock has failed - no power to ANYTHING - incl dash clock, lights - at "on" or "start", but all fine with key "off...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:29:53 -0400
  ...a slightly "stumbling" idle might be normal? My 2.1l idles well, the usual ignition maintenance items (cap, rotor, wires, plugs) are new, but...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Work Around"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:11:57 -0400
  ...Hanlon wrote: >You posted a method of testing the replacement ignition switch which >involved leaving the original switch in the installed position. Can you...
• Anyone have any old Capacitive Discharge Ignition boxes?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 23:05:51 -0400
  I have a couple of friends with older vans that are still running old fashioned points ignition. Does anyone have any CDI boxes lying...
• Re: Fw: SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R - update
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:54:09 -0800
  ...Most all VWs used a 6 terminal Ignition Switch from late 70s onwards. Get the right switch. VW 111 905 865 L (Sometimes sold...
• Re: ignition switch removal 75-79
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 07:41:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...Now get yourself a easy-out and take out the shear bolt that holds the ignition on the collumn. mine cane out with out...
• Advancing timing of WHAT?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 09:03:05 -0700
  ...OLD cars used to have an ignition timing lever on the steering column. > Hope this info helped I'm not sure... > Thought is our...
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 17:08:57 -0800
  The simple answer is to buy an ignition switch. They are about $15. Remove the 2 screws that hold the lower cover over the...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon intermittent no start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:48:42 -0500
  While the electrical part of the ignition switch is a prime suspect and is often the cause of intermittent starting woes, I'd like...
• Ignition points wear
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:42:39 -0400
  Howdy List, My air cooled '82 westy is still running a breaker type ignition system. My engine and I are big fans of fresh...
• Re: no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:34:17 -0600
  It would be some little help to know what kind on Vehicle this was. #1) Ignition off -- Park lights should work #2) Ignition on...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:15 -0400
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? Hi Coil terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Berlett
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:00:11 -0400
  ...I unplugged the ignition switch and connected the circuit controlling the fuel pump and the circuit for the starter and it starts and runs...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:25:38 -0800
  ...The OEM wiring put the cigarette lighter ON > with the ignition OFF. > > thank you, > > dan > -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - Art
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:46:21 -0500
  ...I plan on wiring it directly to the battery so that it will operate without the ignition or key in the slot. Isn't...
• Re: Just a click on turning ignition key
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:55:35 EDT
  ...Then I would wiggle the key a few times in the hope that the (probably) defective ignition switch contacts will make contact. After this...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:33:58 -0700
  ...Better yet, use that "key in the ignition switch" wire from the ignition switch to turn on and off a relay that powers the...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:50:58 -0800
  ...I turned the > ignition off, then back on, then to start, and it fired right up, and > didn't fault again. For the engine...
• Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:21:01 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, so does a warning buzzer indicating the key is in the ignition. The buzzer only works intermittently but I would like to kill...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:36:29 +0700
  My experience on poor engine performance caused high fuel consumption was about the ignition cables. This idle rpm was ok but not so smooth...
• Re: ignition switch/steering lock housing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:56:20 EST
  ...Look under "Remove and Replace ignition switch in a Vanagon". Hope this helps. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office...
• Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:19:16 -0800
  Hey all! Ok just to check to see to make sure it is or is not the ignition switch that is causing my no...
• Re: ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:41:42 -0500
  I've been asked if the ignition key is needed for lock removal, and the answer is no. After depressing the spring retainer, the...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:48:57 -0500
  ...or you can wire to the ignition switch so that paralleling the batteries when starting is automatic. Either way, you'll need to use...
• electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:47:37 -0600
  ...spec westy, is the grey black .5mm cable, coming out of the ignition switch, supposed to become powered upon the insertion of the key...
• Re: ignition switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:37:53 +0000
  ...you will either - perhaps to remove the key part of the ignition switch, but not the electical connector part. Did not need any special...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:26:34 -0800
  Now that, Matthew, can be cured by replacing the ignition switch. My '84 used to do that twice a week when starting but doesn...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 1 May 2000 12:16:00 -0700
  ...A common ignition/door locks key, glove box key, and gas cap key. Since it's the ignition/door lock key which is used...
• Re: What coil part number for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:05:27 -0700
  That's because two different ones could be used depending on the distributor cap and/or ignition wires being used on 83.5-85...
• Re: Solved, buzzer stays on when key removed
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Fri, 7 May 2021 14:24:44 -0600
  ...Turn off ignition before removing key? My key sometimes comes out while the ignition is on. Gil Ngai 85 GL Manual Sent from my...